Craft Fair News

Saturday saw my second outing at the Designers Marketplace, Newcastle. Was a great fair as always, met some like minded stall holders, who I wish all the best and hope to see again.

I have just booked a stall for this Saturday, 2nd July at The Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton.

So anyone in the area pop on down open 10 till 4.

On another note just bought a new bridge camera so I can finally get some great detailed shots of my work. And finally new items on Etsy like the Midnight Blue Dish above .

Now Selling On Etsy

That's right folks I am now officially selling on Etsy so why don't you pop on over and have a look at my shop - you might find the perfect gift. Above are some examples of the handmade items you can buy.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimonAldersonGlass

Designers Marketplace - April

Saturday was my first experience at Designers Marketplace at the Holy Biscuit, Newcastle.

it was a brilliant day with lots of interest in the stall, I had a great day meeting the other vendors and thank you to all those with great advice for the future. I will be appearing at the next market in June with more fantastic new products, so watch this space for regular updates.

I'm currently working on the website so keep your eyes peeled as it will be going live soon.

New Glass Work

Kingfisher

BlueTit

Here's a sneak peek at what I've been working on recently, some of the birds from the previous post have been hand painted onto 6mm float glass. they can be hung in front of a window or wall mounted. Each piece is individual yet I'm not sure where this might lead as various ideas keep popping into my head involving a whole aviary. But for now I'm just really enjoying getting back in the saddle with regards to the painting.

New Drawings

Long Tailed Tit Kingfisher

Hummingbird

Field mouse

I've finally started drawing again for pleasure, the above are intended eventually to be painted on glass, mostly for practice, but also I've found this new interest in birds, stylizing them in the traditional style of stained glass, becomming almost mythical with scales etc. A potential way forward for a new range of glassware.

I'll be getting some glass stuff on here soon so keep watching.

Quick update

So I still haven't got this blogging thing down quite yet, but I am working on it and shall have many many new updates soon! so watch this space!

I have been working on various new ideas and looking for places and ways of getting my work out there. I'm pleased to anounce i have been accepted into the Designers Marketplace and shall be showing my wears in their June Market at The Holy Biscuit Newcastle.

heres the link to there website to find out what they are all about.

http://www.designersmarketplace.org.uk/

I'm in the process of getting photos of new work ready so as soon as they are sorted i'll get them up, i'll also be posting some of the drawings i've been doing lately (soon to be painted on glass). Thats all for for now but there is plenty more to follow ttfn.

Sandringham Arts, Crafts and Sculpture Fair

This years August bank holiday we four brave souls from Sunderland, traversed downland to the fields of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk for the Annual Living Heritage, Arts, Crafts and Sculpture Fair. Setting up shop in our very own 30ft Marquee we put on demonstrations of cold working, traditional glass painting and glass blowing techniques. Whilst trying to sell our magnificent products. The three day event was great fun, with profits made by all.

The best experience to come from it was being able to talk with members of the general public about what we were doing, I particularly enjoyed peoples reactions when they realised I was painting in the traditional manor (firing the finished pieces). A huge thanks to everyone involved and everyone who popped into our marquee. Hopefully we'll be back soon.

Charlie, Nicola, Robyn and Simon

For more information on up coming Living Heritage Events visit

http://www.craft-shows.co.uk/craftshows/August_Sandringham_Craft__Sculpture___Art_Fair/